Astria.us.com
900704-00E
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If
Installed at Floor Level
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When
Using Hood
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the fl oor level, you
must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to
combustibles
(see
Figure 8
).
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the
fi replace, you must install appliance at least 5"
above the top surface of combustible fl ooring
including tile and carpet
(see
Figure 9
)
.
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material
8"
Min.
12"
15"
18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
18", 24",
30" & 36"
Models
20"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050)
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
WARNING: You must secure this
heater to fi replace fl oor. If not, heater
will move when you adjust controls.
Moving heater may cause a gas leak or
log misplacement.
WARNING: If installing in a sunken
fi replace, special care is needed. You
must raise the fi replace fl oor to allow
access to heater control panel. This
will ensure adequate air fl ow and guard
against sooting and controls being
damaged. Raise fi replace fl oor with
noncombustible material. Make sure
material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up heater
base assembly by burners. This could
damage heater. Only handle base as-
sembly by grates.
IMPORTANT
:
Make sure the heater burners are
level. If heater is not level, heater will not work
properly.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved fl exible gas hose and fi ttings (if al-
lowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro-
vided)
• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit
INSTALLING APPLIANCE BASE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet
the minimum clearances shown, you must
do one of the following:
• operate the logs only with the fl ue
damper open
• raise the mantel to an acceptable
height
• remove the mantel